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12 Australians wanted over Hariri's murder
| Al-Jiz comes up with a, um, novel theory. |
Lebanon's Justice Minister Adnan Addoum said on Friday that authorities were hunting for twelve Australian men wanted over the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri. Addum said that all the suspects hold the Australian passport and that six of them left Beirut for Australia hours after Monday's deadly blast, adding that police found traces of explosives on aircraft seats. The minister added that there are two more Australians who tried to leave Lebanon after the assassination but missed the flight for unknown reasons. Their location is not known. Interpol agreed to interrogate the twelve suspects, Addoum said.
"Say mates, you off this bloke Hariri?"
"Nah, never seen him."
"Thanks fellas, that's a wrap."
"Thanks, inspector. Beer?" |
The minister didn't provide further details and it was unclear what role the men played in the attack. Reports earlier this week said that the Australian government was helping Lebanon investigate Hariri's murder.
Posted by: Steve White 2005-02-23 |
